The 38-year-old was rushed to hospital after he was discovered on a street in the west end of the city but sadly did not survive his injuries.
A man who died after being found injured on a Glasgow Street on Christmas Day has been named locally as Dean Kennedy.
Emergency crews raced to the scene in the west end of the city at around 11.40pm on December 25, where a 38-year-old man was found injured. He was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.
Tragically, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officers from Police Scotland have locked down Napiershall Street and North Woodside Road in the Woodside area following the incident.
Tributes have poured in for Dean, who is understood to be a dad. One friend wrote on Facebook: “Rest easy my good friend taken from our streets but not our hearts. Gutted.”
Another shared emotional words, writing: “RIP Deano mate thoughts are with family,” while another penned: “What a gem of a boy he was honestly. Can’t believe it.”
Another added: “His poor family. RIP young chap fly high with your angels,” and another commented: “So sad, what a horrible world we live in. RIP. Poor guy. So sorry for his family and friends.”
Photos taken at the scene show forensic officers dressed in full-body white suits, masks, and gloves, pacing the street which has been sealed off with tape, stopping motorists and pedestrians from entering.
Locals have generally reported a large police presence in the area following the fatality. The presence has continued on into Boxing Day.
One eyewitness previously told Glasgow Live: “There’s a big police presence and they have said it’s a serious incident. We live on one of the side streets and weren’t allowed to drive down and park at our flat”.
Another said: “The road is cordoned off with police tape and detectives wearing white hazmat suits are also at the scene.”
Police Scotland says there will be a continued presence in the area while investigations take place.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 11.40pm on Thursday, 25 December, 2025, we received a report of an injured man in Napiershall Street, Glasgow.
“Emergency services attended and a 38-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“Officers are following a positive line of enquiry and there will be a continued police presence in the area. Anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.
“Napiershall Street and North Woodside Road are closed to allow for investigations.”
